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Hives - PIO Injections and Heating Pack?

Lferr417Lferr417 member
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So for 3 weeks I had no issues besides discomfort the next day with the PIO Injections. I read someone that if you put a heating pack (i use one of those ones filled with beads and is microwavable.. just love the smell of them!) on it helps spread the oil/reduce discomfort. 

WELL since I started that... I've started noticing I'm getting hives at some of the old injection sites.... They come and go- like if i sit down for a while or take a shower they come out. So i stopped the heat on Monday and they seem to be going away slowly...there still itchy when I shower.. and really red from scratching (i know i know...)

 I call the RE and she didnt seem to be worried... I told her it just started and for all the other weeks it was fine. They did offer me supposortories (spelling?) on Monday - but the injections are easier.. i hate messy :/.... and she said if it gets to a point that I just cant bear them any more I can switch but didn't seem concerned about the hives. 

 any of you experience this as well after being on the PIO injections for awhile? Should I be concerned? Should I switch off the shots? WWYD? 

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Me and DH - 26years old; IF DX: PCOS, Hypothyroid/Hashimotos(me)
IVF #1 April 2012- 15 ER (4/13), 13 Fertilized, 1 transfered (4/16), 3 frozen
Beta #1(4/28)-127 Beta #2(4/30)-301 Beta #3(5/7)-5570!!
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Re: Hives - PIO Injections and Heating Pack?

  • Jezebell26Jezebell26 member
    After a good week or two on PIO i always had itchy red welts. Oh goodness is it itchy. I put some cortizone cream on and tried my best not to itch it. I am not sure if the heat has anything to do with it. GL!
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  • laureniskeenlaureniskeen member

    This subject read like exactly what im experiencing. Now that i think about it, my "hives" are worse since starting with the heating pack. My RE suggested Benedryl topical anti-itch cream. Its a bit better, but man...still itchy. She actually said that if it gets worse we may have to switch the type of oil because i could be allergic to it. Unfortunately im already doing the vaginal inserts as well, so i have to stick with the PIO.

     If you figure it out...spread the word. Im sure a lot of ladies could use some advice. Cant wait to get off the PIO!

    TTC since August 2010
    4 failed cycles of clomid, 1 Femara IUI = BFN IVF #1- results 3/20- BFN
    FET - April 17 - 2 frosties 5aa
    Beta #1 9dp6dt- 4/26 - 344 BFP!!
    Beta #2 13dp6dt- 4/30- 1385
    u/s scheduled for 5/16
    3 furbabies (1 pug mix, 2 tabby cats)
    SAIF/PAIF welcome
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  • Lferr417Lferr417 member

    imageJezebell26:
    I am not sure if the heat has anything to do with it. GL!

     

    Me either! haha but noticed it around the same time... So just a thought :)

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    photo 84a2920e-2954-4acf-9275-ad8708055b12_zpseb05b8cb.jpg

    Me and DH - 26years old; IF DX: PCOS, Hypothyroid/Hashimotos(me)
    IVF #1 April 2012- 15 ER (4/13), 13 Fertilized, 1 transfered (4/16), 3 frozen
    Beta #1(4/28)-127 Beta #2(4/30)-301 Beta #3(5/7)-5570!!
    First ultrasound showed 1 strong little heart beat! (5/25) 7/16.. ITS A BOY!
    Brayden Nicholas Born Dec 29 2012 - 7 lbs 10 oz 20 in
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

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  • Lferr417Lferr417 member
    imagelaureniskeen:

    This subject read like exactly what im experiencing. Now that i think about it, my "hives" are worse since starting with the heating pack. My RE suggested Benedryl topical anti-itch cream. Its a bit better, but man...still itchy. She actually said that if it gets worse we may have to switch the type of oil because i could be allergic to it. Unfortunately im already doing the vaginal inserts as well, so i have to stick with the PIO.

     If you figure it out...spread the word. Im sure a lot of ladies could use some advice. Cant wait to get off the PIO!

     

    Yes she said that I can take bendryl- think I may just use the topical rather than the pills. Of course all of my hydrocortozone creams in my house were expired! WTH..

    How are the inserts?... im freaked out to take them... the blue discharge is enough for me from my Estrace that I have to take vaginally...  

     

    New question: How long are women normally on the PIO after IVF? I Know im on them until after my Ultrasound on the 25.. (will be about 5 weeks on them at that point) 

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    photo 84a2920e-2954-4acf-9275-ad8708055b12_zpseb05b8cb.jpg

    Me and DH - 26years old; IF DX: PCOS, Hypothyroid/Hashimotos(me)
    IVF #1 April 2012- 15 ER (4/13), 13 Fertilized, 1 transfered (4/16), 3 frozen
    Beta #1(4/28)-127 Beta #2(4/30)-301 Beta #3(5/7)-5570!!
    First ultrasound showed 1 strong little heart beat! (5/25) 7/16.. ITS A BOY!
    Brayden Nicholas Born Dec 29 2012 - 7 lbs 10 oz 20 in
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

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  • laureniskeenlaureniskeen member
    imageLferr417:
    imagelaureniskeen:

    This subject read like exactly what im experiencing. Now that i think about it, my "hives" are worse since starting with the heating pack. My RE suggested Benedryl topical anti-itch cream. Its a bit better, but man...still itchy. She actually said that if it gets worse we may have to switch the type of oil because i could be allergic to it. Unfortunately im already doing the vaginal inserts as well, so i have to stick with the PIO.

     If you figure it out...spread the word. Im sure a lot of ladies could use some advice. Cant wait to get off the PIO!

     

    Yes she said that I can take bendryl- think I may just use the topical rather than the pills. Of course all of my hydrocortozone creams in my house were expired! WTH..

    How are the inserts?... im freaked out to take them... the blue discharge is enough for me from my Estrace that I have to take vaginally...  

     

    New question: How long are women normally on the PIO after IVF? I Know im on them until after my Ultrasound on the 25.. (will be about 5 weeks on them at that point) 

     Im using the topical and it works a bit...still pretty itchy though.

    Honestly...the inserts are way better than the Estrace if you are already accustomed to doing that. I had to do both for a while. There is a little white discharge...but it comes with an easy applicator and its really easy to do. if you have the option, id go with that. I unfortunately have to do both. As far as timing goes, im at 6w and still doing the PIO. Im hoping after my ultrasound next week that i'll get more clarity. I HATE it.

    TTC since August 2010
    4 failed cycles of clomid, 1 Femara IUI = BFN IVF #1- results 3/20- BFN
    FET - April 17 - 2 frosties 5aa
    Beta #1 9dp6dt- 4/26 - 344 BFP!!
    Beta #2 13dp6dt- 4/30- 1385
    u/s scheduled for 5/16
    3 furbabies (1 pug mix, 2 tabby cats)
    SAIF/PAIF welcome
    BabyFruit Ticker
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  • HappyIAmHappyIAm member
    I had this problem too.  Switched to PIO in Sesame oil and it solved itself!  No more whelps either

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    After 6 long years of TTC and a traumatic birth... I finally got to hold my baby in my arms!

    'Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.'Psalm 37:4

    2006 start TTC

    2007 Start w/ RE (Endo and MFI previous marriage)/ 2008 Vericocele surgery/3 clomid cycles
    2009 Lap removed stage III endo/ 2 failed IUI/ Divorce

    2011 Remarried
    October 2011 Dx: Endo & DOR/ November 2011- clomid & TI cycle
    January 2012 IVF~  Flare protocol 10 ER/ 9 mature fertilized with ICSI/ ET- 2 Grade A Blasts/ 4 frozen= BFN
    Febuary 2012- -Endo Biopsy/  MTHFR diagnosis
    March 8- FET 2 grade A blasts= BFP!!!!

    November 2012-  Charles was born by emergency C-Section

    Dealing with:
    Stage III Endo/ DOR/ MTHFR two mutations C677T & A1298C

    Currently TTC #2  FET planned January 2014

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  • laureniskeenlaureniskeen member

    imageHappyIAm:
    I had this problem too.  Switched to PIO in Sesame oil and it solved itself!  No more whelps either

    Interesting!! Maybe thats my issue. When did you stop taking it?

    TTC since August 2010
    4 failed cycles of clomid, 1 Femara IUI = BFN IVF #1- results 3/20- BFN
    FET - April 17 - 2 frosties 5aa
    Beta #1 9dp6dt- 4/26 - 344 BFP!!
    Beta #2 13dp6dt- 4/30- 1385
    u/s scheduled for 5/16
    3 furbabies (1 pug mix, 2 tabby cats)
    SAIF/PAIF welcome
    BabyFruit Ticker
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